Stay ConnectedDr. Rob and Amy Rienow provide practical, encouraging, and real conversations about faith and family. Each episode will give you hope and encouragement to grow in your faith and strengthen your family. Family Vision is the podcast ministry of Visionary Family Ministries.
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In this heartfelt episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries explore the transformative power of warmth and affection in family relationships, especially with children.
Drawing from Proverbs 23:26 and Malachi 4:6, they emphasize the biblical importance of heart connections and how affection serves as a vital medicine for a child's spirit.
Amy shares insights from her background in clinical psychology, discussing the link between affection and attachment, while Rob highlights the cultural pressures that push for early independence.
Tune in to be inspired and equipped to nurture your child's spiritual health and strengthen your family connections.
Featured Resources
Visionary Parenting: Get a bible-driven game plan for Christian parenting: https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting
Not So Perfect Mom: Helping moms learn to embrace what matters most: https://visionaryfam.com/nspm
Prayer Support: Email Visionary Family Ministries for prayer support and top share feedback about this episide: podcast@visionaryfam.com
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In this heartfelt episode of Family Vision, hosts Rob and Amy Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries respond to a poignant question from a single dad: "I want my daughter to follow God, but I don't know where to start."
The Rienows share practical steps and spiritual guidance for parents seeking to nurture their children's faith.
They stress the importance of the parent-child relationship as more important and influential than a child's relationship with his or her friends. They also provide essential biblical starting points regarding family prayer and Scripture reading.
This episode will encourage you to build a stronger relationship with your child or grandchild - in order to help them love and follow Jesus.
Featured Resources:
Family Worship: Genesis: https://VisionaryFam.com/Grace
Not So Perfect Mom: Learning to Embrace What Matters Most: https://VisionaryFam.com/NotSoPerfectMom
In this heartwarming episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries share the joyous occasion of their son JD's wedding to Brooke.
The Scripture for the ceremony was Psalm 118:24, "This is the day that the Lord has made, let us rejoice and be glad in it."
They reflect on the significance of this special day, recount memories from their own marriage ceremony, and celebrate the joy of seeing JD and Brooke love the Lord and one another.
Featured Resources
Visionary Marriage: Guidance on developing heart-connected relationships with children and leading them to faith in God: https://visionaryfam.com/marriage
Podcast Contact: Email Rob and Amy Rienow at podcast@visionaryfam.com for questions, prayer requests, and support.
Dr. Rob Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries continues his conversation with special guest Drew Dyck, author of Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything.
Drew shares insights on how adults and kids can apply the principle of "just showing up" in their daily lives. He highlights the importance of forming good habits early on and how these small steps can shape their future.
For parents and grandparents, Drew discusses the challenges of staying present in the age of technology and the critical role of being physically and emotionally available for their children.
Drew also explores the power of showing up in person for friends and family in need, sharing personal stories and emphasizing the example of Jesus.
Featured Resources:
Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything: Drew Dyck's book emphasizes the power of ordinary faithfulness and is available on Amazon and through his website at https://www.drewdyck.com or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802428584
Book Giveaway: Visionary Family Ministries is giving away five copies of Just Show Up. Email podcast@visionaryfam.com with your mailing address to receive a free copy.
Dr. Rob Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries welcomes Drew Dyck, author of Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything. Together, they discuss the profound impact of simple, consistent faithfulness in our daily lives and relationships. Drew shares personal stories and biblical insights that reveal how "just showing up" and being present enables us to be used by God to impact the lives of others.
Drew highlights the example of his father, whose steady dedication and persistence in ministry made a lasting impact despite initial struggles.
Rob and Drew also explore the stories of biblical figures like Moses, whose years of tending sheep prepared him for leadership, and the heroes of faith in Hebrews 11, who exemplified steadfastness even without seeing immediate results.
Featured Resources:
Just Show Up: How Small Acts of Faithfulness Change Everything: Drew Dyck's book emphasizes the power of ordinary faithfulness and is available on Amazon and through his website at https://www.drewdyck.com or on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0802428584
Book Giveaway: Visionary Family Ministries is giving away five copies of Just Show Up. Email podcast@visionaryfam.com with your mailing address to receive a free copy.
In this episode of Family Vision, Dr. Rob Rienow from Visionary Family Ministries continues his conversation with Anna Harris, author of God's Grace for Every Family. Together, they discuss the unique challenges faced by single parents and how the church and community can support them. Rob and Anna delve into the emotional, practical, and spiritual struggles that single moms and dads encounter, sharing personal stories and biblical encouragement.
Anna shares her journey of becoming a single parent after her husband's death, highlighting the unexpected challenges and the ways in which her church community provided crucial support. They discuss the importance of recognizing every family as a broken family in need of God's grace, and how churches can create a supportive environment for single parents.
Listeners will gain valuable insights into how they can be a true friend and support system for single parents in their lives, emphasizing the importance of encouragement, practical help, and Christian friendship.
Featured Resources:
Book - God's Grace for Every Family: Anna Harris's book offers hope and encouragement for single parents, filled with scripture and practical advice: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310154685/
Four-Part Video Bible Study - Encouragement for Single Parents: Available for free with promo code 'SINGFREE2024': https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-single-parenting-video-bible-study/
Prayer Support: Email Rob and Amy Rienow at Visionary Family Ministries for prayer support and feedback at podcast@visionaryfam.com
In this important episode of Family Vision, Rob Rienow of Visionary Family Ministries is joined by special guest Anna Meade Harris, author of the new book, God's Grace for Every Family. They delve into the profound challenges (and unexpected blessings) of single parenting.
Anna shares her journey from being happily married with three sons to suddenly becoming a widow after her husband's cancer diagnosis. She discusses the unique ways each of her children grieved and the unexpected difficulties that arose in their family dynamics. Anna shares how she experienced God's mercy, grace, and power as well as the essential role that her church and supportive friends played in helping her navigate this new chapter of life.
Anna reflects on specific Bible passages that brought her comfort and strength, particularly Psalm 126, and how journaling and prayer became vital tools in her spiritual journey.
Listeners will find inspiration and hope in Anna's story, learning that God's grace is sufficient even in the most challenging circumstances. The episode also offers valuable resources for single parents, including Anna's book and a free four-part video Bible study from Visionary Family Ministries.
Featured Resources:
Book - God's Grace for Every Family: Anna Harris's book offers hope and encouragement for single parents, filled with scripture and practical advice: https://www.amazon.com/dp/0310154685/
Four-Part Video Bible Study - Encouragement for Single Parents: Available for free with promo code 'SINGFREE2024': https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-single-parenting-video-bible-study/
Prayer Support: Email Rob and Amy Rienow at Visionary Family Ministries for prayer support and feedback at podcast@visionaryfam.com
For many children, Sunday morning is a highly unpleasant experience. Is it possible we are actually training our kids to hate church?
In this episode of Family Vision, Rob and Amy provide practical ways to help your entire family prepare for Sunday worship with a greater spirit of peace and unity.
Get a bible-driven game plan for Christian parenting with Rob and Amy's book, Visionary Parenting - https://visionaryfam.com/shop/visionary-parenting/
Discover the biblical pattern for including kids in your church's weekly worship service. https://visionaryfam.com/s02e44/
Many Christian wives are feeling lonely and discouraged in their marriage relationship because husbands often struggle with spiritual passivity at home. This was the case for many years in Rob and Amy's marriage. Rob was not engaging the family in prayer, Scripture, or discipleship with the family.
What does it take for this pattern to change?
How can a wife help her husband without being critical or shaming?
How can a husband experience repentance and transformation?
How can a wife experience repentance and transformation?
Featured Resources
Rob and Amy's couples Bible study, Visionary Marriage, will help you capture a biblical vision for unity in your marriage. Start reading today: https://VisionaryFam.com/Marriage
What happens when two parents are on different pages spiritually? What happens when two parents are "unequally yoked?"
Rob and Amy Rienow dive into this complicated subject, and share about their experiences growing up in homes with Christian mothers and non-Christian fathers.
Rob and Amy share biblical principles and practical approaches for couples and parents.
Featured Resources
Catch a vision for a unified marriage in the practical and powerful book, Visionary Marriage: https://visionaryfam.com/marriage
Watch a summary of the Visionary Marriage message: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5hhTpMW2cs8
The Salvation Story of Rob's father: https://visionaryfam.com/s02e10
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